Certificate Description
This introductory to intermediate 6-course certificate program in Nutritional Psychology will cover a wide range of topics including theories of behavioral nutrition, misinformation in behavioral nutrition, ethical principles as they apply to nutritional psychology, how socioeconomic status influences eating behaviors, the relationship between nutrition and mental health across different life stages, and how to construct ways to advocate for marginalized groups around behavioral nutrition needs directly. This certificate program is designed for mental health professionals, but can benefit all forms of audiences.
Key Benefits
- 100% online self-paced course
- No prior experience required
- Stackable for academic credit towards a degree
- No textbooks or other material required
- Offers APA continuing education credit
Course Sequence & Learning Modules
- Course 1: PMH1822X Introduction to Behavioral Nutrition and Theory
- Unit 1: Well-Being and Mental Health
- Unit 2: Nutrition’s Role in Mental Health and Well-Being
- Unit 3: Major Theories of Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Applications of Nutritional Psychology in Mental Health and Well-Being
- Course 2: PMH1823X Assessing Accuracy in Behavioral Nutrition Research and Report
- Unit 1: Research Versus Opinion
- Unit 2: Reading and Interpreting Research
- Unit 3: Debunking Myths and Presenting Information Accurately
- Unit 4: Using Research to Assess and Help Others
- Course 3: PMH1824X Ethics in Behavioral Nutrition
- Unit 1: Ethical Principles of Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 2: Competence and Scope of Practice
- Unit 3: Evidence-Based Practice in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Nutritional Psychology
- Course 4: PMH1825X Diversity in Behavioral Nutrition
- Unit 1: Diversity and Intersectionality
- Unit 2: Socioeconomic Factors and Access to Nutrition
- Unit 3: Cultural Competence and Evidence-based Practice in Nutritional Psychology
- Course 5: PMH1826X Developmental Needs in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 1: The Lifespan
- Unit 2: Nutritional Needs across the Life Span
- Unit 3: Nutritional Needs of Special Populations
- Course 6: PMH1827X Advocating for Marginalized Groups in Behavioral Nutrition
- Unit 1: Understanding Marginalized Groups in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 2: The Role of Nutritional Psychology in Addressing Inequities
- Unit 3: Why Advocacy Matters in Nutritional Psychology
- Unit 4: Strategies for Advocacy in Nutritional Psychology
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Explain the impact of behavioral nutrition on physical and mental health.
- Evaluate theories and concepts in behavioral nutrition.
- Analyze peer-reviewed research in the field of behavioral nutrition.
- Expose myths and misinformation in behavioral nutrition.
- Assess the role of ethics and diversity in behavioral nutrition through empirical findings.
- Construct proposals for healthy nutrition to support positive physical and mental health outcomes for different populations.
Prior Learning Credit
The Nutritional Psychology Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits for prior learning that can be applied to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at National University. Below is a list of degrees that are eligible for academic credit transfer:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology: PSY5303-Behavioral Nutrition (4.5 Credits)
- Masters in Science in Health Psychology: PSY5303-Behavioral Nutrition (4.5 Credits)
Requirement to Enroll
No applications are required. All learners are eligible to enroll in the Nutritional Psychology Certificate. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time of Completion
The Nutritional Psychology certificate program is designed to take 50 hours for a student to complete.
Access Time
Learners will have access to the certificate program’s course’s modules for 90 days from the date of their enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
CEUs- 5.0 National University Continuing Education Units
APAs- 50 American Psychological Association Continuing Education Credit Hours
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce Community Education Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion upon completing each course.
How to Access My Certificate
After enrollment allow up to 24 hours for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click the drop down next to “Login”, then click “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- Once logged into your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.